Chapter Five

Suddenly ten people arrived and she stared at them in awe, these were people she'd always heard about...Just never met in person. Severus Snape strode forward, his black robes billowing. "I believe congratulations are in order. It seems on this day in this hour, some idiotic children decided to not fight, whatever you are fighting in this age. I was brought back, against the protest of the time council, the paradox board and the keepers of time. If you have any more of an idea than me what all that means, I assure you should apply to the Unspeakable. I was forced to work in the shadows, for most of my years, but ultimately I'm so happy to announce this news."

"GET ON WITH IT, THAT'S MY LITTLE NEICE OVER THERE." Her Uncle Fred shouted and she laughed, she knew whatever had been decided for her, her future was going to be bright.

"As of this moment, Silas Knott and Roxanne Weasley are betrothed, may lady magic bless their union." Severus Snape smiled at her, she stared at Silas, and he stared back at her.

"I wish you luck mate, our family are some of the strangest wizards you will ever meet." Fred said and smiled, before looking at both Roxanne and Fred. "You look so much like me, my namesake, but please which one of you old codgers is my twin?" He asked and then George ran forward and Fred spun him around laughing breathlessly. The laughter turned to tears, as George cried, Fred cried as well.

"Oh seriously, you lot bore me." A young man said and yawned. "Such wanton displays of affection were never allowed by my parents, I'm Reggie Black, that wanker is my brother Sirius. I assure you that we didn't carry on like a couple of girls."

"Well at least I got affection and kindness from my housemates, when I didn't have it at home. Unfortunately of all my friends, I was the only one that could be saved. It's just me and Sniffles here, he used to be my biggest rival when we were school boys. Those days seem so long ago now, I miss my friends so much, I'll always miss them. It seems though there are some young people that could use some guidance, this old dog can learn new tricks." He said and winked at Harry, who stared at him, before running forward and leaping into his arms. She'd never seen her Uncle Harry cry, like he did in that moment, Uncle Harry was the least emotional of all her family. Or at least he didn't show his emotions easily, no one really knew what he was thinking.

"Can we eat soon, I'm tired of being stared at, it's not very interesting." A little boy said and Sirius smiled.

"Yes Vincent we'll eat soon, of course there should be room this year in second year for you."

"Vincent?" Marigold asked and stared with awe at the little boy, who smiled at her in return.

"I'm Vincent Crabbe, you are a very pretty lady." He said and Marigold blushed, several people stared between the two of them and her brother laughed. Of course Freddy would find that funny. She hit him with a quick stinging jinx.

"Ow what was that for?"

"For being a dummy, but you are my dummy." She said and several people laughed.

"Indeed I suppose that I shall finally be able to get some research done, now that idiotic students won't be my primary concern." Severus Snape said.

"You were only Headmaster for one year, I am retiring and have past dated my retirement notifications six months. I am much too old for all of this now; may you have better luck."

"WHAT NO, NO WAY IN..." The castle blazed with light, a light that moved between the Headmistress and Severus Snape.

"Blimey better watch out kiddies, sniffles is now Headmaster of Hogwarts."

"Oh come off it, your mangy mutt." Severus said and Sirius laughed.

"This undoubtedly seems to be the greatest trial of this man's existence, funny how to some it would seem to be the greatest honor. I'm Fenir Greyback, I'm a werewolf and I will be studying at Hogwarts this year. If you have a problem with that, take it up with the headmaster."

"BLOODY HELL, I WON'T HAVE THAT CREATURE AROUND MY FAMILY." Bill Weasley stated flatly and she sighed.

"WHAT CREATURE IS THAT UNCLE BILL? HE SEEMS LIKE AN OKAY GUY TO ME, BLOODY HELL DO YOU HEAR YOURSELF." Teddy Lupin asked.

"I'll try to be his friend, I mean it's not like I'm not going to have to get on, with a stranger this year." Roxanne said and smiled. "Welcome to Hogwarts and you may run with my pack." She said and turned into a wolf, she thought her fur was pretty and she laughed at everyone's confusion. A girl should have some secrets from her nearest and dearest after all. She found the yammering of humans to be uninteresting. Instead she sniffed Fenir, the boy stood still and allowed her to smell him.

He smelled of the forests, a hint of pine and the wild lands, he also smelled of peppermint and there was a deeper smell as well. She sniffed again, as he held out his hand to her, his fingers shaking somewhat. There was strength there and power, he had been very cruel to everyone before, but that didn't mean he would be in future. The other four she could meet later, this was more important. She caught a hint of lightning in him and she smiled, he was best suited to the spells of a warrior. His eyes widened, as he sniffed her, she knew how rare her smell was, the potential she had.

"Bloody hell, I need to get to know you wolf girl." He whispered to her and she laughed, her tail thumping slightly. "Who's scent do you like?" He asked and she smiled.

"WHAT THE BLOODY HELL ARE YOU TELLING MY LITTLE NEICE, GET AWAY FROM..." She hit her Uncle with a stunning spell and he toppled to the ground.

"You can do magic in that form? That is a rare talent, I'm sure you will do great things my dear." The Bloody Baron said and she felt the weight of his words, sometimes words could strike just as hard as any blow. She didn't allow herself to show weakness though, standing upright and proud, she knew she was beautiful. She knew she was powerful and she knew she would change the world, whether the world wanted her to or not.

"I think that it is time for you to forget some things, but no one would ever take this from you." Severus said and she felt her mind fog over, as he rummaged through it. She locked some things up more tightly than others, but he was ruthless and she knew that she couldn't fight it. She surrendered, letting him take what he wanted. It felt like an invasion, like her head was being invaded and then suddenly as it had started, it ended.